{"product_id":"true-watercress-heirloom-seeds-culinary-medicinal-herb-seeds-gmo-free-nasturtium-officinale-buckeye-heirloom-seeds","title":"True Watercress - Heirloom Seeds - Culinary \u0026 Medicinal Herb Seeds - GMO Free (Nasturtium Officinale) - Buckeye Heirloom Seeds","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"content-toggle-product-details-read-more\" class=\"wt-content-toggle__body wt-content-toggle__body--truncated wt-content-toggle__body--truncated-02\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n        \u003cp data-product-details-description-text-content=\"\" class=\"wt-text-body-01 wt-break-word\"\u003e\n            Watercress (Nasturtium Officinale) - 200 Seeds\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e•Heirloom\u003cbr\u003e•Non-GMO\u003cbr\u003e•American grown seeds\u003cbr\u003e•Waterfowl Friendly\u003cbr\u003e•Perennial\u003cbr\u003e•USDA Zones: 5-11\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDescription:\u003cbr\u003eWatercress seeds are grown for both a culinary and medicinal herb. It is a succulent, leafy plant that thrives in marshes, bogs and water gardens. The lobed leaves can be eaten raw, cooked or dried. They have a pungent flavor and are crisp. It needs to be harvested before the buds appear as the leaves turn bitter after flowering. It is a fast-growing plant that prefers partial shade. It produces white flowers in mid-summer which are very attractive to bees. Watercress plants are highly ornamental.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCulinary Uses:\u003cbr\u003eRaw watercress has a peppery taste, similar to other related plants like mustard and wasabi. Once cooked the pepperiness of watercress diminishes, leaving a distinctive vegetable flavor which tastes delicious in soups, stews and stir fries. More mature watercress can sometimes taste slightly bitter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Instructions:\u003cbr\u003eBlooming with beauty and bursting with spice, water cress seed is a must-have addition to your garden. For effective results, sow seeds outdoors in early spring after frost or late fall. Sowing rate of 15-20 seeds per square inch for even coverage. Lightly press seeds into the soil and cover with no more than 1\/4 inch of soil. Keep the soil consistently moist, but not waterlogged, during germination and growth. Apply nutrient-rich soil lightly once during the season for healthy, robust growth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWatercress (Nasturtium Officinale) - Watercress seeds are grown for both a culinary and medicinal herb. It is a succulent, leafy plant that thrives in marshes, bogs and water gardens. The lobed leaves can be eaten raw, cooked or dried. They have a pungent flavor and are crisp. It needs to be harvested before the buds appear as the leaves turn bitter after flowering. It is a fast-growing plant that prefers partial shade.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e•FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $35 or more.\u003cbr\u003e•Flat Rate shipping no matter how many seeds you order.\u003cbr\u003e•Growing instructions included on each seed packet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e*All information is provided for educational purposes only.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n        \n    \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Healthlifetrade","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48056494620724,"sku":"Z4MFVTR","price":1.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/7272\/3252\/files\/Output_218.jpg?v=1784708340","url":"https:\/\/healthlifetrade.com\/products\/true-watercress-heirloom-seeds-culinary-medicinal-herb-seeds-gmo-free-nasturtium-officinale-buckeye-heirloom-seeds","provider":"Healthlifetrade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}